Definition of BORES

bores

Noun

  • a person who evokes boredom
  • a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
  • diameter of a tube or gun barrel
  • a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
  • plural of bore

Verb

  • cause to be bored
  • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of bore

Synonyms

aegir, bore, bore-hole, caliber, calibre, drill, drill hole, dullard, eager, eagre, gauge, tidal bore, tire

Antonyms

interest

Scrabble Score: 7

bores: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bores: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bores: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

bores: valid Words With Friends Word